One play in 1983 epitomized a decade of frustration in Dallas

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1 play in 1983 epitomized a decade of frustration in Dallas

“No, Danny, no!” If you were watching the Cowboys play on television on Dec. 11, 1983, as I was, you already know what happened. For those of you that weren’t, here’s the

by Richard Paolinelli

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1982: Dallas strikes out with third NFC title game loss 3

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1982: Dallas strikes out with third NFC title game loss

With the sting of a second-straight NFC Championship game loss still fresh, the Cowboys got even more bad news prior to the start of the 1982 season. Defensive stars Charlie Waters and

by Richard Paolinelli

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1981: Danny White, Cowboys can’t “catch” a break

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1981: Danny White, Cowboys can’t “catch” a break

The Cowboys – coming off the disappointing ending of the previous campaign — reloaded for the 1981 season. They added offensive lineman Howard Richards (1st) and Glenn Titensor (3rd) in the draft

by Richard Paolinelli

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1980: Danny White’s impossible task begins 1

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1980: Danny White’s impossible task begins

With Roger Staubach’s retirement in April, the Danny White Era officially began in Dallas. The biggest question that loomed over the Cowboys: Could he get it done, could he replace the legendary

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1979: The Captain’s last command

Despite the disappointing outcome of Super Bowl XIII months before, the Cowboys entered the 1979 season with high hopes. Despite his age (38) Roger Staubach appeared to be at the top of

by Richard Paolinelli

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1978: A familiar foe stands in the way of Dallas’ title defense 1

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1978: A familiar foe stands in the way of Dallas’ title defense

Dallas began its title defense in the draft with three solid picks – but only managed to keep two of them in the fold. The Cowboys selected defensive end Larry Bethea in

by Richard Paolinelli

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1977: The Cowboys stormed through the NFL for second championship 3

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1977: The Cowboys stormed through the NFL for second championship

Still stinging from the upset loss to the Rams a few weeks earlier, the Cowboys committed grand theft draft pick in May of 1977. The Cowboys sent their first round pick of

by Richard Paolinelli

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1976: In a year of fireworks, Dallas fizzled at the end 3

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1976: In a year of fireworks, Dallas fizzled at the end

Coming off the tough loss to the Steelers in Super Bowl X in January, the Cowboys went right to work on getting back to the title game. The way Lynn Swann had

by Richard Paolinelli

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1975: Cowboys rebounded with a vengeance

The Dallas Cowboys wasted little time shaking off the disappointment of the 1974 season. They literally had a monster draft in the spring of 1975. Or, should we say “Manster” draft? With

by Richard Paolinelli

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1974: A season of disappointment and departures 2

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1974: A season of disappointment and departures

The Dallas Cowboys extended their consecutive winning season streak to nine straight in 1974. And that’s about all that was good about the year. Well, that and two of their draft picks

by Richard Paolinelli

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1973: Wash, rinse, repeat as Cowboys come up short again

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1973: Wash, rinse, repeat as Cowboys come up short again

Aside from a lack of drama (Duane Thomas) and injuries (Roger Staubach and Bob Lilly, who played the entire 1972 season injured), 1973 was pretty much a repeat of 1972. The Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

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The 1967 season brought a new team to the NFL – the New Orleans Saints. With 16 teams now in the NFL, two divisions became four. Gone was the West and East

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Even as a rookie, Philadelphia couldn’t stop Dak Prescott

Few things feel better during the NFL season than celebrating a Dallas Cowboys win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Recent events, and likely social media beefs between content creators and fans, have made

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1966: Cowboys' title dream came up one win short

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1966: Cowboys’ title dream came up one win short

The Cowboys added three more pieces to their long-term success in the 1966 NFL Draft. Offensive guard John Niland was taken in the first round and started four games as a rookie.

by Richard Paolinelli

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1965: A new era begins in Dallas

After a half-decade of frustration, the Dallas Cowboys were looking to finally turn the corner in 1965. Armed with a 10-year contract extension, Tom Landry was looking for better days. The 1965

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